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Having problems with your Nikon COOLPIX P80 Digital Camera ?

I have had my camera about a year and have used it in a variety of settings - it has always been great. About a month ago, i started having focus problems. I checked the settings, even reset to default settings, cleaned the lens....9 times out of 10 it still wont focus. To the best ofmy knowledge it has not been dropped or damaged in any way. any suggestions?

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Have you cleaned the contacts on the camera body and lens where they meet with a cotton swab lightly dampened with rubbing alcohol?

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